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Posting Date: Aug 21, 2026
Location: Secunda, South Africa
Company: Sasol
Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 75-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.
Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.
Job Requisition ID
12979
Closing Date
1 September 2026
OME
EOP: Secunda Operations
Location
Secunda, Mpumalanga
Purpose of Job
To direct the development of a new approach to mechanical / electro-mechanical engineering, the contribution to development of project plans, and the coordination and execution of field engineering projects to meet the engineering wider strategy.
Key Accountabilities
Lead and oversee the development and implementation of sourcing strategies for the category in order to realise increased business value for Sasol by leveraging external spend, through a total cost of ownership reduction approach.
Develop and implement a functional strategy for the category team.
Continuously monitor and analyse the internal and external environments to identify opportunities and threats impacting Sasol's category sourcing strategies and contracts; adapt, continuously improve and update sourcing strategies and contracts to mitigate threats and capitalise on opportunities.
Analyse the stakeholder landscape and proactively manage relationships to ensure support for and participation in processes to develop and implement sourcing strategies and contracts.
Manage the translation of sourcing strategies into contract terms and conditions to increase business value.
Lead and oversee the preparation, negotiation and administration all contracts within the portfolio in accordance with Sasol policies, procedures and legal requirements.
Categorise and manage relationships with strategic suppliers so as to minimise security of supply risks and unlock increased business value.
Drive a culture of learning, growth, continuous improvement and Agility in the category team.
Drive transformation and BBBEE improvement in Sasol's external spend by identifying and implementing preferential procurement and supplier localisation opportunities.
Drive procurement efficiency improvement and risk reduction by implementing effective methods to maximise 'on-contract' and automated spend within the category.
Manage talent within the category, including regular personal development and performance management discussions and reviews with team members.
Ensure robust contract management and review; ensure that contracts in own category meet minimum Sasol standards and requirements.
Formal Education
Certificate
Government Certificate of Competency (GCC)
Working Experience
Required Personal and Professional Skills
Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Our automated process is designed to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. Should you not hear from us within 60 days of the advert closing then kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you once-more for your interest in Sasol as your employer of choice, and we wish you all the best with your career aspirations and future applications with us.
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